Youth Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada Family Futures Resource Network Full time

Family Futures Resource Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build on the strengths of individuals and families through connection, support, and education to create a better future.

The Agency is growing and we are seeking a.

**Youth Outreach Worker**
- **Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week**_

We are looking for a positive, strength-focused, and enthusiastic professional with a passion for building trusting relationships with children, youth and families. You will primarily be working with vulnerable children and youth and their families providing outreach supports, resource navigation and referrals in the community. This includes individualized supports, group facilitation working both independently and collaboratively with community partners. You will also support other Agency child and youth programs and services as fits.

**Benefits**:

- Comparable Wages
- Health Benefit Spending Account
- RRSP Contributions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- 15 Paid Health Maintenance Days
- Annual Paid Vacation, Including an Extra Paid Week Between Christmas and New Years

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum of a Post-Secondary Diploma in a relevant human services field
- Registration, licensing and/or certification as required by relevant professional bodies
- Minimum 1 year of direct experience with youth or young adults facing multiple risk factors and navigating systems

**Knowledge and Skills and Attributes**
- Solid understanding of child/youth development and family dynamics
- Ability to build trusting, positive relationships using a strength-based, non-judgmental approach
- Strong understanding of youth mental health, addictions, trauma, homelessness, and the youth justice system
- Competent in assessment, case management, group facilitation and program planning
- Skilled in trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and culturally responsive care
- Ability to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication, professional boundaries, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to be physically active and meet the physical demands of the job - walking distances, engaging in sporting activities, stooping, squatting, and occasionally lifting supplies weighing approximately 20 pounds

**Other**:

- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Current certification in First Aid and Suicide Intervention
- Valid Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Check
- Willing to work a flexible schedule, which could include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $25.92-$26.83 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Child & Youth: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-29

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